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Wilkes-Barre police have filed charges in connection with an accidental shooting that occurred Thursday afternoon at 842 N. Pennsylvania Ave.

Police say Jeremy Bartz, 23, accidentally shot his friend inside the residence, but initially claimed an unknown gunman shot him while they were jogging.

Bartz is charged with providing false reports to law enforcement. The charges were sent to Bartz in the mail via summons.

Police said Bartz accidentally shot James Marsicano, 26, in the upper leg at the home with a .40-caliber gun. The gun is owned by David Ritchie, who loaned it to Bartz, police said.

Initially, Bartz told police Marsicano was shot by an unknown person while they were jogging. He later recanted that claim and admitted he accidentally shot Marsicano in the leg, police said.

Police said the incident remains under investigation.

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